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36 MASON STREET - ZBA Qr= �k - 36 MASON STREET /1 1 r. I t agency ana UW MILIbii irtuoeuui Legal Notice CITY OF SALEM BOARD OF APPEAL . 978-745.9595,Ext 361 will hold a public hearing for all per- sons interested in the petition submit- ted by ERIC EASLEY requesting a F Variance to construct a third unit in the existing dwelling and to convert - existing accessory structure to two residential units for the property locat- ed at 35 MASON STREET.Said hear- ing will be held on WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30, 2003,at 6:30 p.m., 120 WASHINGTON STREET,3rd FLOOR, ROOM 313. i Nina Cohen,Chairman (4/16,23) CITY OF SALEM9 MASSACHUSETTS CITY OF �- - BOARD OF APPEAL CLERXSAI, `` A R 120 WASHINGTON STREET, 3RD FLOOR SALEM, MA 01970 TEL. (978) 745-9595 FAX (978) 740.9848 ):MAY - IP STANLEY J. LISOVICZ, JR. - IP 43 MAYOR DECISION OF THE PETITION OF ERIC EASLEY REQUESTING A VARIANCE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 35 MASON STREET I A hearing on this petition was held April 30, 2003 meeting with the following Board Members were present: Nina Cohen Chairman, Stephen Harris, Richard Dionne, Bonnie Belair and Joseph Barbeau. Notice of the hearing was sent to abutters and others and notices of the hearing were properly published in the Salem Evening News in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A. At the request of the petitioner's Attorney, George Atkins, the Salem Board of Appeal voted 5-0, to grant leave to withdraw this petition without prejudice requesting a Variance for the property located at 35 Mason Street located in a R-2 zone. GRANTED LEAVE TO WITHDRAW WITHOUT PREJUDICE . APRIL 30, 2003 Nina Cohen, Chairman Board of Appeal A COPY OF THIS DECISION HAS BEEN FILED WITH THE PLANNING BOARD AND THE CITY CLERK Appeal from this decision, if any, shall be made pursuant to Section 17 of the Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A, and shall be filed within 20 days after the date of filing of this decision in the office of the City Clerk: Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A, Section 11, the Variance or Special Permit granted herein shall not take effect until a copy of the decision bearing the certification of the City Clerk that 20 days have elapsed and no appeal has been filed, or that, if such appeal has been filed, that it has been dismissed or denied is recorded in the South Essex Registry of Deeds and indexed under the name of the owner of record or is recorded and noted on the owner's Certificate of Title. Board of Appeal 5\ - Cd.bod Covens NWlanol Pod,NM City of Salem Board of Appeal 120 Washington Street Salem, MA 01970 WE OPPOSE ANY VARIANCES AND/OR ZONING CHANGES AT 35 MASON STREET, SALEM. SIGN: DATE: I It it tt[ 1 11t it i it 1 1 III[ til 11 1 1 111 ltttt I jo 0 � za .wn Codsbod Caverns National PoA,NM City of Salem Board of Appeal 120 Washington Street Salem, MA 01970 o usrsz.(j re iw Mill 1IIIII;Iil„I,I,„ISL„HAII„i,i<<<d I iI WE OPPOSE ANY VARIANCES AND/OR ZONING CHANGES AT 35 MASON STREET, SALEM. SIGN: DATE: Q ii ifiif i 1i 111 it i iiffii H (iii ii 1 iiiii F ma. C.Asbod Carom:N.I.-I Poh.NM City of Salem Board of Appeal 120 Washington Street Salem MA 01970 OIlSP5Np3�e¢ryt'IM 1 WE OPPOSE ANY VARIANCES AND/OR ZONING CHANGES AT 35 MASON STREET, SALEM. SIGN: DATE: - 5-O � z y,-[csS��4 - y� . � 24 A�R��o 20 F' _. 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SIGN n c .� DATE: �i lit i i (lilt i ii or April 22, 2003 Dear Neighbor: I received a disturbing notice in the mail last week from the City-of Salem.—The _ notice was that of a public hearing to be held next Wednesday, April 30`n, at 6:30 PM at 120 Washington Street, Salem,regarding the property at 35 Mason Street. Mr. Easley,the property owner of 35 Mason Street, got a building permit issued in.August of 2001 to construct a residential garage 40' x 60'. At the time the permit was issued a special notation was made that this building was for residential use only. However, Mr. Easley has now decided he would like to transform that garage into a rental facility and get the zoning laws changed for the neighborhood. Mr. Easley has also decided to convert the two-family unit on the front portion of property to a three- family unit. The Mason Street area is already a thickly populated area and adding more rental units will just make our street more congested and create more parking issues. Not to mention what affect this could have on property values. Your attendance at the public hearing will be very important to help prevent such actions from taking place. Please support our efforts to keep this neighborhood from becoming a mini-industrial park. Please sign and mail(or give it the mailman) the self- addressed card to the City of Salem Board of Appeals to show your opposition to this action. Yours truly, Concerned Residents of Ward Six 10D �G=' April 29, 2003 RE: Proposed Plan 35 Mason Street Salem, M.A.01970 To The Board of Appeals: I wrote a letter on March 14th 2003(copy enclosed), stating our support for Eric Easley's 35 Mason St project. I was unable to attend Eric's Neighborhood meeting on the 15th of March. It is my understanding that no one showed in opposition at this meeting. The Invitation to the Meeting had requested, (copy enclosed)that if anyone could not attend they were to send a letter stating their concerns. It is also my understanding no letters in opposition were sent to Mr. Easley or to the Ward Councilor Mike Bencal. On April 28, 1 received another letter(copy enclosed)dated April 22 signed, "concerned residents". This letter asks its recipients to send out the enclosed, pre-addressed, pre-stamped post card opposing the project The letter goes on to say there will be"parking problems", "property value*concerns, and"mini industrial parks". I feel the letter from the citizens is very misleading in its description of the project, and therefore the post cards sent back by the residents are not truly representative. The project provides for 10 parking spaces on the property and two more on the street, which is more than the required amount. I believe this would improve parking not make it worse. Regarding"Property values", I think the neighbors would rather live next door to a newly developed residential property for families, rather than commercial property. And last, the letter mentions, "Mini industrial park', I don't understand this at all, the project proposes residential apartments, nothing commercial. Where were these concerned citizens when Mr. Easley reached out to them on March 15th at the Neighborhood meeting Councilor Mike Bencal had set up? Its truly unfortunate to receive a letter that goes behind the scenes with postcards, when any concerns should have been brought up at the neighborhood meeting, or he or she could of approached Mr. Easley directly. I ask the Board to make light of the post cards and listen to neighbors that actually have seen the plans and written letters, or neighbors that actually attend the meeting on April 30th, 2003. 1 ask the board to support the petition for 35 Mason St. I believe the two additional spaces provided for the on street parking, would be a great help to us and other neighbors. Si rely, Bennett Freedman National Lumber Co. Branca iaras: ✓ 15 Needham Street Lv Newton l;ia6lands,MA 02461 (6133)2448020y Mason Street ,O Salem,AIA 01970 (978)7448800 V� p March 14, 2003 RE:Proposed Plan 35 Mason Street Salem, M.A.01970 To Whom It May Concern: On behalf of the National Lumber Company, I would like to support the application by Eric Easley to change the use of the front building @ 35 Mason St. too a three family and also use half of the building in the rear of the property for residential. We at National Lumber feet this would benefit all neighbors due to the improved looks of the property, and welcome very much the additional parking spaces the new plan will add to the on street parking. Sincerely, ka44� SyGrB lira .tBr National Lumber Co. a a Councilor Airba ct P.O. Box 525 Salem, MA 01970 Tel/Fax 978.744.5946 You are invited to attend a- presentation by and to view his plans for expansion of the property at 35 Mason St: Saturday, March 15 10 : 00 am v.. If you are unable to atttend you may send written comment to, Mr. Easley or to me, Mike Bencal, at mypa l.dress listed above. z. cnd►�c RWH INDUSTRIES,INC. 36 COMMERCIAL STREET SALEM,MASSACHUSETTS 01970 (978)741-3600 FAX(978) 744-0242 E-mail:info@hendrickmfg.net Website:www.handrickmfg.net April 29, 2003 City of Salem Board of Appeal 120 Washington St. Salem, MA 01970 Re: 35 Mason Street(petition) Dear Sirs: I am the owner of 32 commercial Street, Salem, MA which abuts the above referenced property located at 35 Mason Street, Salem, MA. I have reviewed the proposed site plan submitted by Mr. Eric Easley to add two residential apartments to an existing structure and have no complaint or opposition to the proposal. Please feel free to contact me should you have any questions. Very truly yours; ` Daniel P. Wiggi���L F. OpM Joseph White37 Mason SSalem, MA 01970 Board of Appeals 120 Washington St. Salem, MA. 01970 Y i y. a �� � �'s. _.. � ! � {� 5 �... ' h i r a April 17, 2003 Attention : Nina Cohen(Chairman) Board of Appeals C/O Building Dept. 120 Washington St Salem,M.A. 01970 RE: Proposal @ 35 Mason St. I am writing this letter in favor of the proposal by Eric Easley @ 35 Mason St to change the use of the front building from a two unit to a three unit , and to split the use of the rear building into two, three bedroom apts., and the remainder to be used for a gar Te. It is also my understanding, after attending the neighborhood meeting on March 15 2003 (set up by the ward councilor Michael Bencal) that Eric Easley plans to shorten the entrance to his property allowing two more cars to park in the street. My wife and I live next door @ 37 Mason St and we believe this is a great proposal all the way around. Not only will the building and the property look better but the neighbors will gain two extra parking spaces. I have had contact with Mr. Easley on several occasions living here and found him to be very responsible property owner and maintains 35 Mason St. very well. Please feel free to call me if you have any questions (978) 740-8896 Sincerely, Joeto 37 Sale A. 01970 April 20, 2003 Attention: Board of Appeals 120 Washington St Salem, M.A. 01970 Re: Concerning the 35 Mason St Board of Appeals Petition. To Whom It May Concern: On behalf of my tenants, and as a property owner of 29 Mason St., I am in favor of the proposal at 35 Mason St. I strongly agree with the proposal due to the fact it will benefit not only the owner of 35 Mason St but also the surrounding residents such as myself and my tenants. More parking spaces on the street will benefit everyone. Adding the two residential units to the rear building will be a nice improvement to its looks. The change of both buildings @ 35 Mason St will make good use of the property without effecting others. I Have spoken to Mr. Easley on a couple of occasions and found him to be very reasonable person and I support his efforts to improve his property and our neighborhood. Thank-You Sin ,/�/'�/` eter Bick 29 Mason St Salem, Ma. 01970 C7 Branch Yards. 15 Needham Street Newton Highlands,MA 02461 _ (617)244-8020 33 Mason Street ,1014 _ Salem,MA 01970 (978)744-8800 VLJ � O March 14, 2003 RE: Proposed Plan tan @ 35 Mason Street Salem, M.A.01970 r To Whom It May Concern: On behalf of the National Lumber Company, I would like to support the application by Eric Easley to change the use of the front building @ 35 Mason St. too a three family and also use half of the building in the rear of the property for residential. We at National Lumber feel this would benefit all neighbors due to the improved looks of the property, and welcome very much the additional parking spaces the new plan will add to the on street parking. Sincerely, X9'�� S7Lore— /"c-,,t National Lumber Co.